Malambane crowned Miss Francistown

21-year-old Kesego Malambane became the envy of every Ghetto girl when she was crowned Miss Francistown 2016 in a glamorous event held at the Civic Centre last Saturday.

The Mambo- born beauty queen beat off stiff competition from ten other contestants to win the prestigious title.

The runner-up prize went to Ntlafatso Tshepi Keitirile, who was crowned first princess, with Ontshegeditse Kelly Motswakhuting voted the second princess.

Malambane was a worthy winner on the night, dazzling the audience and judges alike with her glowing, genuine smile and her polished, confident cat walk.

Speaking in the immediate aftermath of her triumph, a thrilled Malambane revealed that she has been taking part in beauty pageants from an early age.

“I started modelling at primary school where I was crowned Miss Mambo and took part in Miss Ghanzi show. I even auditioned for Miss Botswana this year and became Miss Tertiary Schools Francistown 1st princess this year,” said the second city’s newly-crowned queen.

However, there is more to Mlambane than just good looks; the determined young lady is committed to helping others.

“I am passionate about positive change and am currently involved in a project where we identify talent in young children and help nurture it. I also run a sanitary pads campaign to help sisters who cannot afford them,” she revealed.

Meanwhile, the pageant’s co-organiser Neo Thelma Harverye explained that the objectives of the event were to nurture talent within the region, empower women, as well as giving designers and artists a platform to market themselves.

Adansonia hotel sponsored two nights for the beauty queen with the two princesses receiving a similar prize from Ngilich guest house.

The three ladies also won a free lunch at Nandos, a gym membership courtesy of Curves and t-shirts from Culture Design and Printing. The top five finishers were all given merchandise from Getho kasi lam.

The well-attended event was divided into four different categories, including: swim wear, African attire, casual wear and evening gowns.

As well as the beautiful women on parade, entertainment on the night was provided by a number of upcoming artists, including: Angie, Clint, Boyterg, Candy, Sbudla Kings and L Cue.